OH Transmission Line Engineer

OH Transmission Line Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Transmission Line Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on overhead design and structural engineering, encompassing everything from initial surveying and assessment to planning, permitting, research, and comprehensive design and engineering. You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of projects independently, while collaborating with other engineering disciplines and project management staff. This position offers the opportunity to provide expert consultation in your field, mentor junior staff, and engage in technical development of proposals and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced judgment and analysis techniques for design development, implementation, and technical analysis of systems.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of a project independently.
• Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and procedures.
• Select proper procedures to self-check work for completeness and accuracy in technical reports and calculations.
• Resolve highly complex technical issues and continuously monitor project progress and performance.
• Recognize technical discrepancies in analytical results and make appropriate corrections.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical review of work completed by junior staff.
• Engage in technical development of proposals and external presentations to clients and regulatory agencies.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive OH Transmission Line Design Experience experience.
• Production Design Engineers - PLS Cadd.
• Overhead Structural and Line Design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.).
• Understanding of QA/QC procedures and basic business practices related to engineering.
• Effective leadership skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office software.
• Proficiency in additional engineering, computational, and modeling software (BlueBeam, FAD, LPile, etc.) preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albany, NY.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $55 - $65